A national art and design exhibition which uses the game of rugby as a device to explore a New Zealand Identity.
This large national exhibition of over thirty works by leading Maori and Pakeha artists and designers in Aotearoa will present a fresh perspective of the nation as global player.
http://www.visithastings.co.nz/eventlisting/%E2%80%99game-on%E2%80%99-exhibition-%E2%80%93-hastings-city-art-gallery-2/
Antique Fair
July 15 - 16, 2011 10am-5pm, July 17, 2011 11am- 4pm
Where: Asher Hall, Corner Tennyson and Dalton Streets, Napier
The 3rd annual Winter Art Deco Weekend. Dealers from throughout New Zealand. Complimentary tea and coffee.
Adult (ticket valid all weekend): $5.00 Chidlren free with accompaning adults, Door Sales Only
Fair time For Sunday 17 Jul, 11:00am–4:00pm.
http://www.antiquefairs.co.nz/fairs.php
Chamber Music NZ:Saguaro Trio
John Chen – piano
Luanne Homzy – violin
Karen Kang – cello
The Saguaro Trio have burst onto the international music scene with stunning successes. In quick succession, they placed third in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in the United States, and second in the 6th Osaka International Chamber Music competition in Japan, both in May 2008. On 26 September 2009 they solidified their reputation as one of the most thoughtful and engaging young ensembles in the classical music world today by taking first place at the International Chamber Music Competition Hamburg. In Hamburg, the Saguaro Trio also won the special prize for the best performance of a work by Brahms.
PRICES:
Adult – A Res $50.00, B Res $45.00, C Res $30.00
Child – $10.00 (School age – A, B & C Reserve)
Rush $15.00 (Student Rush price available on the day of the concert only)
Book at TicketDirect phone 0800 484 253
http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/
Hastings Blossom Festival Parade
Saturday 17 September, 2011, 10.30am.
What a better way to celebrate the arrival of spring and the wonderful Hawke’s Bay produce.
The 2011 Blossom Festival Parade is celebrates a special welcome to the French and Canadian Rugby World Cup teams, they play in Napier on Sunday 18 September.
The tradition of the Blossom Festival Parade dates back to the 1950s and has become a large part of the region's identity. The parade is a celebration of spring for Hawkes Bay, a region known for its horticulture and viticulture within New Zealand. It is a multicultural, community-based celebration with over a thousand people taking part.
The day starts early full of fun with live entertainment, food stalls and a craft market. After the parade starts with its colourful progress through the streets an array of blossom-themed and decorated floats, with Hawke’s Bay marching teams and local bands finishing off the spring spectacle.
The Parade marks the start of Blossom Festival within the region - nine days of food, wine and festivities such as the Epicurious Weekend with events such as the New Zealand Olive Festival and the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market.
What better way to celebrate spring in the Bay!
http://www.visithastings.co.nz/eventlisting/hastings-blossom-festival/
Epicurious Weekend
Epicurious is an awesome weekend for those of youwanting great food, wine and entertainment in a booming district just waiting to delight you!
The weekend starts off with the Hot Pink Charity Cocktail Party on Friday night, an evening of great food and music, along with the new vintage of Hawke’s Bay’s award-winning rosé wines.
Saturday is all about olives, at the New Zealand Olive Festival – olive oil tastings, olive grower stalls and cooking demonstrations with top local chefs, olive appreciation workshops.
Sunday starts with a visit to the reknown Hawkes Bay Farmers Market where you can meet the growers and producers, while tasting and buying their gorgeous fresh products.
Then on to the Epicurious Lunch - a gourmet's delight, featuring a superb array of locally produced food and wine - what a perfect way to finish off your weekend.
http://www.nz2011.govt.nz/experiencerealnz/events/368-epicurious
